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Researchers identify two distinct phenotypes of COVID-19-associated ARDS

Approximately one in four patients hospitalized for the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with severe COVID-19 infections may have a distinct phenotype (disease presentation) or biochemical profile associated with organ dysfunction, blood-clotting abnormalities and greater risk of death than patients with other, seemingly similar forms of the disease, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found.

15 Apr 2021

Study shows how alcohol may affect the brain, offers potential treatments for alcohol misuse

The slurred speech, poor coordination, and sedative effects of drinking too much alcohol may actually be caused by the breakdown of alcohol products produced in the brain, not in the liver as scientists currently think

15 Apr 2021

Anti-diabetic drug phenformin may prompt stronger cancer-fighting activities

The anti-diabetic drug phenformin may prompt stronger cancer-fighting activities than its sister compound metformin, a finding that could have major implications for current and future clinical trials investigating both agents for their anti-cancer potential, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

15 Apr 2021

UCSB professor receives 2021 Potamkin Prize for major contributions to Alzheimer’s research

When UC Santa Barbara neurology professor Kenneth S. Kosik was a newly minted graduate in 1972, with bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature from Case Western University, becoming one of the foremost authorities in the field of Alzheimer's research was probably nowhere on his radar. But that would soon change.

15 Apr 2021

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STDs nationwide

In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu, to the point where Billy Lemon can't even remember how many times he's had it.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million people in the U.S. living with some form of chronic impairment after suffering a TBI.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

People who have recovered from COVID-19, especially those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, may be at risk of developing blood clots due to a lingering and overactive immune response, according to a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) scientists.

13 Apr 2021

Gene therapy may offer a new approach to preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa

A gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with a rare disorder that causes vision loss, especially when used in combination with other gene therapies, shows a study published today in eLife.

13 Apr 2021

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

New research led by a professor at NUI Galway is set to change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure - a condition that affects more than one in four men and one in five women.

13 Apr 2021

Children who snore regularly may have significant brain changes

Children who regularly snore have structural changes in their brain that may account for the behavioral problems associated with the condition including lack of focus, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties at school.

13 Apr 2021

People who experience big dips in blood sugar levels consume more calories

New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than others.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers identify new potential mechanism for age-related macular degeneration

Using laboratory-grown roundworms as well as human and mouse eye tissue, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers have identified a new potential mechanism for age-related macular degeneration - the leading cause of blindness among older adults.

13 Apr 2021

Study finds correlation between COVID-19 pandemic and six unhealthy eating behaviors

A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health.

12 Apr 2021

Exercise training may slow breast cancer growth by increasing anti-tumor immune response

Exercise training may slow tumor growth and improve outcomes for females with breast cancer - especially those treated with immunotherapy drugs - by stimulating naturally occurring immune mechanisms, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School have found.

12 Apr 2021

Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives, finds study

Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature heart attacks, chronic stable angina or peripheral vascular disease are sparse.

12 Apr 2021

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Researchers identify two distinct phenotypes of COVID-19-associated ARDS

Study shows how alcohol may affect the brain, offers potential treatments for alcohol misuse

Anti-diabetic drug phenformin may prompt stronger cancer-fighting activities

UCSB professor receives 2021 Potamkin Prize for major contributions to Alzheimer’s research

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STDs nationwide

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

Gene therapy may offer a new approach to preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

Children who snore regularly may have significant brain changes

People who experience big dips in blood sugar levels consume more calories

Researchers identify new potential mechanism for age-related macular degeneration

Study finds correlation between COVID-19 pandemic and six unhealthy eating behaviors

Exercise training may slow breast cancer growth by increasing anti-tumor immune response

Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives, finds study

COVID-19 vaccine may precipitate the development of functional neurological disorder

Researchers use genetics to identify potential drugs for early management of COVID-19

Brain organoid models reveal mechanisms linked to virus-induced microcephaly

Gift boosts efforts to understand and combat rare cancers

Statins improve 28-day mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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